Trail trail · ages 7–9
Free subtraction games for kids
Subtraction is often harder than addition because children need to think about taking away and finding a difference. Practice with clear feedback helps both ideas click.
Number Quest's subtraction questions come with a hint and a written explanation after each answer.
No sign-up, no ads. Works in any browser.
What the questions practise
- Subtracting within 100
- Taking away 10 and 20
- How many more one number is than another
- Subtraction word problems
Try some example questions
Tap a question to see the answer and how it works.
1. SubtractionHow many more is 26 than 17?10895
Answer: 9. 26 − 17 = 9.
2. SubtractionWhat is 25 − 11?13172414
Answer: 14. 25 minus 11 is 14.
3. SubtractionWhat is 19 − 9?8131110
Answer: 10. 19 minus 9 is 10.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Show that 52 − 47 can be solved by counting up from 47.
- Check answers by adding back.
- Short daily practice beats long sessions.
Why Number Quest
Free, with no ads and no in-app purchases. Five trails from age 5 to 16+, five ways to play, a daily goal that builds a streak, buddies to unlock and a friendly weekly leaderboard. Questions are made fresh on the device, so there is always something new.
An Android app on Google Play is coming soon. Until then, play free right here in your browser.